Columbus Blue Jackets Stories

Third-period goals “grease skids” in Blue Jackets’ win over Nashville
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Staff Reports

A “greasy” goal in hockey is an ugly goal, a scrappy goal that’s the result of tough, dirty work around the opponents’ net. On Tuesday at Nationwide Arena, the Columbus Blue Jackets saw the visiting Nashville Predators take a 2-1 lead after two periods as a result of two less than artistic goals. [More]

Blue Jackets overcome 3rd period collapse with overtime goal
Monday, March 2, 2026
Staff Reports

Columbus fans could breathe again shortly into the Blue Jackets’ overtime period at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers. Kirill Marchenko scored his second goal of the game to give his squad a 5-4 win after they gave up a 4-0 lead in the third period to force extra time. [More]

Blue Jackets Foundation celebrates 25 years of CannonBall
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Staff Reports

On Tuesday, February 24, the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation hosted The CannonBall at Nationwide Arena. This signature fundraising event supports the team’s commitment to benefiting the health and wellness of kids in central Ohio through the areas of pediatric cancer, education, health and safety and the growth and development of youth hockey. [More]

CBJ celebrates inclusivity with “Hockey is for Everyone Night”
Friday, February 20, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets will celebrate diversity and inclusion in the sport of hockey with Hockey Is For Everyone Night, presented by Vorys, on Tuesday, March 3, when the team hosts the Nashville Predators at Nationwide Arena. [More]

CBJ to host second annual women’s networking event
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the second annual Ice Breakers: Women in Business networking event on Saturday, March 7, presented by Bread Financial. Held in celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), the event takes place at Nationwide Arena. [More]

Blue Jackets head to break with seventh straight win
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

On Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets played their last game before this season’s NHL break for the Winter Olympic Games. They faced the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena and came away with a 4-0 victory, their seventh consecutive win, the 11th in their last 12 outings. [More]

Blue Jackets blank New Jersey, extend winning streak to six
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets kept rolling Tuesday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., blanking the New Jersey Devils 3-0. All of the Blue Jackets’ goals came in the third period in a tightly-contested matchup. Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins made 24 saves en route to his first shut out of the season. [More]

Blue Jackets promote Chris Clark and Rick Nash
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have promoted Chris Clark to assistant general manager and Rick Nash to director of player personnel/development, club general manager Don Waddell announced today. [More]

Blue Jackets beat St. Louis, win fifth straight
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Staff Reports

Thirteen different Columbus Blue Jackets recorded points in their 5-3 win at St. Louis Saturday. It was the Jackets’ fifth straight victory, the ninth in their last 10 outings. They gave up two leads at the Enterprise Center but came back to score the final two goals of the contest to add two more points to their spot in the standings. [More]

Coyle’s hat trick propels Blue Jackets to win in Chicago
Friday, January 30, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets took their act on the road Friday, playing the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center while the snow piled up outside. The Blue Jackets never trailed in a 4-2 win that saw Charlie Coyle post the second hat trick of his career and assist on the other goal from Mathieu Olivier. [More]

Blue Jackets street hockey program back for second year
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced the return of their street hockey program, Skills & Drills, presented by PNC Bank and Energy Transfer. The hockey program is open for registration with the puck dropping this spring. [More]

CBJ score twice late to beat Philadelphia, move up standings
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ game with the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday at Nationwide Arena was an important matchup for both teams as they battle for playoff slots in the NHL’s Metro Division. Coming into Wednesday’s contest, the Flyers were two points ahead of Columbus. [More]

Marchment’s hat trick fuels goal spree in Blue Jackets’ win
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Staff Reports

In the Columbus blue Jackets’ home win over Dallas Thursday, the teams combined for one goal, Zach Werenski’s team-leading 19th of the season. Tampa Bay, the hottest team in the NHL, was in town Saturday and two days made a big difference in the offensive output on the Nationwide Arena ice. [More]

Greaves earns shutout against Dallas at Nationwide
Thursday, January 22, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

On Thursday night at Nationwide Arena, it was a time for the Columbus Blue Jackets and their fans to celebrate. Charlie Coyle, new to the club this season but a veteran of the NHL, played in his 1,000th league game, an important milestone in the career of a professional hockey player. [More]

Blue Jackets activate Marchment, place Mateychuk on IR
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated forward Mason Marchment off Injured Reserve and placed defenseman Denton Mateychuk on Injured Reserve retroactive to January 11, club general manager Don Waddell announced today. [More]

Slow start for Blue Jackets leads to loss against Ottawa
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets came into their home game with Ottawa Tuesday having won four in a row, three straight under new head coach Rick Bowness. The Senators took advantage of a sluggish start by the Blue Jackets to score twice in their first five shots and go on to win 4-1. [More]

Blue Jackets win at Pittsburgh Saturday in shootout
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets traveled to Pittsburgh Saturday for the fourth and final game against the Penguins this regular season. All of the previous three matchups went to extra time, with Pittsburgh winning at Columbus twice in the overtime period, while the Blue Jackets won in Pittsburgh in a shootout. [More]

Merzlikins shines in Blue Jackets’ win over Vancouver
Thursday, January 15, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ home game against Vancouver Thursday was the second under new head coach Rick Bowness. Having won his first outing Tuesday, it was Bowness’s first opportunity to see goaltender Elvis Merzlikins in action. Merzlikins did not disappoint, stopping 30 of 31 shots in a 4-1 victory. [More]

Blue Jackets activate Gudbranson off injured reserve
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenseman Erik Gudbranson off Injured Reserve and loaned defenseman Dysin Mayo to the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters, club general manager Don Waddell announced today. [More]

Blue Jackets beat Calgary in first game under Bowness
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

It was an eventful day for the Columbus Blue Jackets. They met their new head coach, Rick Bowness, prior to their morning skate at Nationwide Arena. Just hours later, they hit the ice against the Calgary Flames with Bowness behind the bench, still working on learning all of the names of his team. [More]

Blue Jackets relieve Dean Evason of head coaching duties
Monday, January 12, 2026
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets have relieved head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy of their duties with the club and hired veteran National Hockey League coach Rick Bowness as the club’s head coach, general manager Don Waddell announced today. [More]

Blue Jackets celebrate four more alumni on January 24
Monday, January 12, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets will hold their fourth of five 25th Anniversary Celebration games when they host Tampa at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. The game will include appearances by former players: goaltender Pascal Leclaire and forwards Cam Atkinson, R.J. Umberger, and Derek Dorsett. [More]

Power play helps Blue Jackets win in overtime at Utah
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets were looking to salvage at least one win as they wrapped up their four-game Western road trip. They did just that as they rallied in the second period to tie their game at Utah Sunday, then win it in overtime, 3-2. The tying and winning goals came on power play opportunities. [More]

Colorado shuts out Blue Jackets to win again at home
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Staff Reports

This season in the NHL, the last place a team wants to play is at Ball Arena in Denver. Going into their game with the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday, the Avalanche were 18-0-2 at home in 20 starts. They kept that streak alive Saturday, blanking the Blue Jackets, 4-0, behind goaltender Trent Miner, who earned his first NHL win. [More]

Blue Jackets give up another lead, fall at Vegas
Friday, January 9, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets led 2-0 in the first period Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas scored the next four goals, ultimately winning 5-3 and handing the Blue Jackets their third straight loss. [More]

Blue Jackets fall in San Jose to kick off latest road trip
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets started yet another extended road trip Tuesday, traveling to San Jose to take on Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks. The Blue Jackets battled from behind all night, getting to within a goal late in the third period before two empty-netters sealed the game for the Sharks, 5-2. [More]

Blue Jackets sign D-man Zamula to one-year contract
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Egor Zamula to a one-year, National Hockey League contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, club general manager Don Waddell announced Tuesday. [More]

Blue Jackets’ 5th Line 5K returns for 11th year
Monday, January 5, 2026
Staff Reports

More than 4,000 runners and walkers will celebrate fitness and hockey when the 11th Annual 5th Line 5K, presented by OhioHealth and in association with the Ohio Beef Council, NBC4, 93.3 The Bus, and MS3 Sports, is held at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, February 1. [More]

Four straight goals for Pittsburgh beat Blue Jackets in overtime
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Staff Reports

Columbus fans had hoped that a couple of regulation wins, in which the Blue Jackets dominated the third period, had put an end to the discussion about poor play coming down the stretch. Alas, the problem reared its ugly head again Sunday when the Jackets gave up four unanswered goals to the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins and fell 5-4 in overtime. [More]

Blue Jackets end Buffalo winning streak with tough defense
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Staff Reports

The Buffalo Sabres came into their game Saturday with the Columbus Blue Jackets on a tear. They had won a club-best 10 wins in a row. The Blue Jackets were coming off a disappointing loss, one in which they gave up a lead in the third period for a regulation loss. In Saturday’s contest, the Jackets stopped the streak, winning 5-1. [More]

Zach Werenski named to U.S. men’s hockey team for 2026 Olympics
Friday, January 2, 2026
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was among 19 players added to Team USA’s 25-player roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina, USA Hockey announced today. [More]

Bad two minutes lead to Blue Jackets’ loss against New Jersey
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets seemed to have solved their issues with giving up leads in the third period. Coming into Wednesday’s home matchup with the New Jersey Devils, they had won three games in a row by dominating the final frame against their opponents. [More]

Blue Jackets go to Ottawa, win third straight
Monday, December 29, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets faced a number of obstacles at Ottawa Monday night. Their flight wasn’t able to leave until Monday afternoon, pushing the start time back. They were without injured veterans Zach Werenski and Sean Monahan. It was the second game of a back-to-back. [More]

Blue Jackets trade Chinakhov to Pittsburgh for Heinen, picks
Monday, December 29, 2025
Staff Reports

It all started this past summer when Columbus Blue Jacket forward Yegor Chinakhov stated through his then agent’s X account that he had had some misunderstandings with Columbus head coach Dean Evason during the previous season. [More]

Blue Jackets dominate 3rd period for big win over Islanders
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Staff Reports

The first time the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders played this season was at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. on Nov. 2. The Islanders scored twice in the last 1:07 of the game to beat Columbus 3-2. It was a devastating third period loss that seemed to plague the Blue Jackets for weeks after that. [More]

Blue Jackets go to break with valuable win in L.A.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets gave their fans an early Christmas present with a dominating 3-1 victory against the L.A. Kings at Crypto.com Arena Tuesday. The win was the first on the road since Dec. 1 when the Jackets beat New Jersey. And they did it without their leading scorer, Zach Werenski, who injured his ankle Saturday. [More]

Another late goal dooms Blue Jackets at Anaheim
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Staff Reports

On Saturday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets battled back twice to tie Anaheim in Orange County, Calif., but the Ducks scored with 3:29 left in the third period to beat Columbus, 4-3. It was the sixth loss for the Blue Jackets in their last six outings, sending them into solo last place in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. [More]

Blue Jackets trade picks for Seattle’s Marchment
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round pick (New York Rangers) in the 2026 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, club general manager Don Waddell announced early Saturday morning. [More]

Another troubling third-period loss for Blue Jackets
Thursday, December 18, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

On Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets ended a five-game losing streak with an overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks. Two days later, they hosted the Minnesota Wild, testing whether they had turned a corner in a pivotable match against a team on a hot streak. [More]

Cleveland Monsters to host 2027 AHL All-Star festivities
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Staff Reports

The Cleveland Monsters and the American Hockey League announced Thursday that the AHL Board of Governors has unanimously approved the Monsters to host the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic. The team is affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [More]

Blue Jackets get much-needed win, topping Anaheim in OT
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

It looked as though history might repeat itself in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ game against the visiting Anaheim Ducks Tuesday at Nationwide Arena. The Jackets had a 3-1 lead in the second period which was erased with Anaheim’s third goal with just 3:16 remaining in the third period. [More]

Blue Jackets fall to Vegas for fifth straight loss
Saturday, December 13, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Coming into their home game Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights, the top team in the NHL’s Western Conference, the Columbus Blue Jackets had lost four straight and hadn’t collected a point in the tight Eastern Conference standings since Dec. 6 in a shootout loss at Detroit. [More]

Blue Jackets’ rally falls short against Ottawa
Thursday, December 11, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets were back at Nationwide Arena Thursday after falling in all three games of their latest road trip. The NHL’s Eastern Conference remains tight for all of its teams, including the Blue Jackets, who have tumbled to the bottom of the standings. [More]

Blue Jackets activate Jenner off Injured Reserve
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Thursday that they have activated center Boone Jenner off Injured Reserve and assigned forward Luca Del Bel Belluz to the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate. Jenner, 32, has missed the past 14 games with an upper body injury suffered at Seattle on November 11. [More]

Hurricanes blow past road-weary Columbus
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Staff Reports

On Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets wound up their third multi-game road trip in just over a month. Since Nov. 2, the Jackets have played 13 games away from Columbus while playing just six games at Nationwide Arena. Their latest sojourn of three contests ended in three defeats, including Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to Carolina. [More]

Blue Jackets rally, take down Detroit in shootout
Thursday, December 4, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets flipped the script Thursday in their game against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena. The Jackets scored the tying goal with 1:31 left in the third period after pulling goalie Elvis Merzlikins and won the contest in a shootout, 6-5, to capture two points. [More]

Del Bel Belluz recalled by Blue Jackets, Olivier placed on IR
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have added forward Luca Del Bel Belluz to the roster on emergency recall from the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s AHL affiliate, and placed forward Mathieu Olivier (upper body injury) on Injured Reserve retroactive to November 24, club general manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday. [More]

CBJ to recognize five more players as part of 25th Anniversary
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets will hold their third of five 25th Anniversary Celebration games when the club hosts the Vegas Golden Knights at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, December 13. The game will include appearances by former players: forwards Tyler Wright, Jody Shelley, Chris Clark and defenseman David Savard. [More]

Blue Jackets “fight” for team win in New Jersey
Monday, December 1, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets were in New Jersey Monday looking for an important win against a Metro Division foe. The Jackets had lost four in a row coming into their game against the Devils, three of those in overtime. [More]

Groundhog Day: Blue Jackets lose two-goal lead in 3rd, fall to Pittsburgh in OT
Friday, November 28, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets once again gave up a lead in the third period and lost in overtime. This time, it was the Pittsburgh Penguins who rallied from a 3-1 deficit to tie the score in regulation and then win in extra time. Friday’s action at Nationwide Arena felt like a morning in Punxsutawney with Bill Murray. [More]

Blue Jackets go to overtime again, fall to Toronto
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets returned home Wednesday after concluding another extended road trip. They welcomed the Toronto Maple Leafs to Nationwide Arena after beating them north of the border two weeks ago to take a 2-0 lead in this season’s series. [More]

Blue Jackets add Pinelli on emergency recall from Cleveland
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have added forward Luca Pinelli to the roster on emergency recall from the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, general manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday. Pinelli, 20, was selected by the Blue Jackets in the fourth round, 114th overall, at the 2023 NHL Draft. [More]

Washington rolls Blue Jackets as road trip ends
Monday, November 24, 2025
Staff Reports

Monday did not start well for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Leading scorer Kirill Marchenko left their morning skate early with an unspecified injury and was scratched from the lineup for Monday night’s game at Washington. The outlook didn’t improve after the puck dropped. [More]

Blue Jackets sign defenseman Smith to two-way contract
Monday, November 24, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed veteran defenseman Brendan Smith to a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract for the 2025-26 season, club general manager Don Waddell announced Monday. Smith will join the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. [More]

Another lead lost, Jackets fall in OT at Detroit
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets are part of the clump of teams vying for a playoff spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Every point in the condensed, pre-Olympics schedule is valuable. The Jackets came out of their game at Detroit Saturday with one point, falling in overtime to the Red Wings. It came after leading by two goals in the third period. [More]

Fantilli has three-point night in Blue Jackets’ OT win in Toronto
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Staff Reports

Two Toronto-area natives came home Thursday and were instrumental in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 3-2 overtime win at Scotiabank Arena. Goaltender Jet Greaves, who hails from Cambridge, Ontario, kept the Jackets in the game early stopping all 12 shots that came his way in a frantic first period. [More]

Blue Jackets fall at Winnipeg to start road trip
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets had a tough assignment Tuesday, playing the second of back-to-back games in Winnipeg after beating Montreal at home Monday in a shootout. The Jets’ offense took control of the contest in the second period and beat the Jackets 5-2. [More]

Blue Jackets lose lead in third, win in shootout
Monday, November 17, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

For the third time in their last four games, the Columbus Blue Jackets went to a shootout to decide their contest with the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena Monday. Kirill Marchenko made his attempt to seal the 4-3 win in the shootout and the Blue Jackets ended their three-game homestand with five of a possible six points. [More]

Columbus adds point in shootout loss to Rangers
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Staff Reports

Saturday’s game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers was a defensive struggle featuring goaltenders Jet Greaves and Igor Shesterkin. Greaves made 31 saves on 32 shots for the Blue Jackets, while Shesterkin stopped 24 of 25 shots. The 1-1 tie went to a shootout, where the Rangers prevailed. [More]

Blue Jackets outscore Edmonton for consecutive wins
Thursday, November 13, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Three nights ago, the Columbus Blue Jackets fell on the road to the Edmonton Oilers in overtime. The Oilers scored twice in 1:54 to grab the victory, one toward the end of the fourth and one less than a minute into OT. The Jackets won at Seattle the next night and returned to Columbus for rematch with Edmonton Thursday. [More]

Blue Jackets bounce back with shootout win
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets finished their four-game swing through the NHL’s Western Conference with a win at Seattle Tuesday. It was the second of back-to-back contests. The 2-1 shootout victory was the only win of the trip and put an end to a four-game losing streak. [More]

Blue Jackets’ troubles continue on road trip
Monday, November 10, 2025
Staff Reports

The good news for the Columbus Blue Jackets is that they finally picked up a point on their current swing through the NHL’s Western Conference. The bad news is that it came in Edmonton Monday in an overtime loss in which the Blue Jackets were leading by a goal with 58 seconds remaining in the contest. [More]

Blue Jackets lose seesaw battle in Vancouver
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets moved on to Vancouver Saturday in the second game of their Western swing. After losing 4-0 in Calgary Saturday, the Blue Jackets played better against the Canucks, but fell 4-3 at Rogers Arena. [More]

Del Bel Belluz recalled by CBJ, Gudbranson placed on IR
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forward Luca Del Belluz from the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, and placed defenseman Erik Gudbranson (hip injury) on Injured Reserve retroactive to October 27, club general manager Don Waddell announced Thursday. [More]

Calgary dominates Blue Jackets as Western trip begins
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Staff Reports

Prior to the start of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ game at Calgary Wednesday, the Flames recognized veteran Nazem Kadri for playing the 1,000th game of his storied NHL career. Within the first 1:32 after the start of the contest, the Flames continued the momentum with two goals en route to a 5-1 win. [More]

Blue Jackets lose heartbreaker on Long Island
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Staff Reports

The story coming into the Columbus Blue Jackets road game with the New York Islanders Sunday was that head coach Dean Evason changed the lines after winning four games in a row. He moved Kent Johnson from the second to fourth line and replaced him with Miles Wood. [More]

Blue Jackets hold on in furious third period for win
Saturday, November 1, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets came into Saturday’s home game with St. Louis having won three in a row. In front of 17,130 fans at Nationwide Arena, the Blue Jackets took a 3-1 lead early in the third period, then held on as goaltender Jet Greaves was peppered with shots coming down the stretch for a 3-2 victory. [More]

Blue Jackets roll past Toronto, win third straight
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets returned home for a game with the Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday after having won their last two contests on the road in extra time. It only took 60 minutes for the Jackets to post their third straight victory, dominating Toronto, 6-3, in front of a crowd of 16,558 at Nationwide Arena.  [More]

Wood scores twice in return to Blue Jackets lineup
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Staff Reports

Miles Wood has had an eventful start to his Columbus Blue Jackets career. Traded to the CBJ this past summer, along with Colorado teammate Charlie Coyle, he suffered an eye injury in the Blue Jackets home opener on Oct. 13 when New Jersey defenseman Dougie Hamilton’s stick got under his visor. [More]

CBJ to recognize five more former players
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets will hold their second of five 25th Anniversary Celebration games when the club hosts the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, November 15. The game will include appearances by former Blue Jackets Marc Denis, David Vyborny, Matt Calvert, Brandon Dubinsky, and Aaron Johnson. [More]

Blue Jackets lose lead in regulation, beat Pens in shootout
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Staff Reports

On Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets played the second game of their first back-to-back effort this season. After falling to Washington at Nationwide Arena Friday, the Blue Jackets traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. [More]

Blue Jackets’ special teams perfect in impressive win at Dallas
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets came into their game at Dallas Tuesday as the worst penalty kill and power play team in the NHL. After solid practices on Friday and Monday, with a win against Tampa Bay in-between, the Blue Jackets found something in both phases against the Stars. [More]

Blue Jackets recall defenseman Mayo from Monsters
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled defenseman Dysin Mayo from the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club general manager Don Waddell announced Sunday. [More]

Blue Jackets energized in win over Bolts at Nationwide
Saturday, October 18, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

After a listless home loss Thursday to the Colorado Avalanche, the Columbus Blue Jackets responded with an energetic 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena Saturday. Not only did the Blue Jackets score one more goal than the Bolts, they also led in shots on goal (31-24), hits (23-14), and blocked shots (18-15). [More]

Colorado thumps “passive” Blue Jackets Thursday
Thursday, October 16, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason didn’t mince words after his team’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Thursday at Nationwide Arena. “We were passive tonight. We were soft. We’ve got to play hard. If we’re going to win hockey games, we’ve got to play hard and we didn’t play hard enough tonight in order to win.” [More]

Blue Jackets’ rally comes up just short against New Jersey
Monday, October 13, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrated the home opener of their 25th season Monday with a party on Nationwide Plaza, culminating in the team’s entry into the arena via a blue carpet. Inside, a sellout crowd of 18,627 awaited the start of the game with the New Jersey Devils. [More]

Blue Jackets get their first win in “Wild” one at Minnesota
Saturday, October 11, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

What odds would a bookmaker give on the Columbus Blue Jackets winning at Minnesota if they were to give up four power play goals to the Wild? Whatever those odds might have been, the Blue Jackets provided a big payoff by scoring seven goals to grab their first win of the season, 7-4. [More]

Blue Jackets fall at Nashville in season opener
Thursday, October 9, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets started the 2025-26 season on the road against the Nashville Predators. The Blue Jackets fell, 2-1, in a showcase of outstanding goaltending. Jet Greaves stopped 29 of the 31 shots that came his way, but Juuse Soros kept 37 of 38 Columbus shots out of the net for the win. [More]

Atkinson to sign one-day contract, then retire as Blue Jacket
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday that the club will sign forward Cam Atkinson to a one-day contract that will allow him to officially retire from the NHL as a member of the Blue Jackets. The club will honor Atkinson prior to its game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, October 16. [More]

Blue Jackets unveil food, theme offerings
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

It was a good day to be a member of the media covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team showed off their food offerings this season from Chef Sean Barger and we were invited to “weigh” in with our culinary thoughts. [More]

Blue Jackets announce more player assignments
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have reduced their training camp roster by 13 players, general manager Don Waddell announced Sunday. The training camp roster now stands at 25 players, composed of 13 forwards, nine defensemen, and three goaltenders. [More]

Blue Jackets trim training camp roster to 38
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have reduced their training camp roster by 13 players, club general manager Don Waddell announced Saturday. The training camp roster now stands at 38 players, composed of 22 forwards, 12 defensemen, and four goaltenders. [More]

Blue Jackets acquire goaltender Ivan Fedotov from Philadelphia
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for the team’s sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, club general manager Don Waddell announced Sunday. [More]

Blue Jackets sign D-man Brendan Smith to PTO deal
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed veteran defenseman Brendan Smith to a pro tryout contract, the club announced Tuesday. Smith, 36, has registered 39 goals and 105 assists, as well as 694 in 726 games with the Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings over 14 NHL seasons. [More]

Blue Jackets sign Pyyhtia to one-year, two-way deal
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mikael Pyyhtia to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2025-26 NHL season, club general manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday. [More]

Brennan named strength coach for Blue Jackets
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced Thursday that Barry Brennan has rejoined the club as strength and conditioning coach after previously serving in that capacity for five seasons from 2005-10. [More]

Chinakhov’s desire to be traded blamed on coach
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Staff Reports

On Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov stated through his agent’s X account, “I had some misunderstandings with the coach [Dean Evason] during the season. Now I would be glad to have a trade. I would like to move to a different location. Will I return to Russia? As long as I can play in the NHL, I will keep developing here.” [More]

Blue Jackets announce regular season schedule
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets and National Hockey League have announced the team’s 2025-26 regular season schedule. The Blue Jackets will play 82 games, including 41 home dates at Nationwide Arena. [More]

Blue Jackets sign Mayo to one-year contract
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they have signed defenseman Dysin Mayo to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2025-26 season. [More]

Blue Jackets announce additions to hockey operations
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced several changes to the club’s hockey operations department Tuesday, including Aron Augustitus has been promoted to video coach and Cam Briere has joined the organization as assistant video coach. [More]

Blue Jackets to participate in Prospects Challenge
Monday, July 14, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets will prepare for the 2025-26 National Hockey League season at the Prospects Challenge to be held from September 11-15 in Buffalo, New York. This year’s participating clubs also include the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Pittsburgh Penguins. [More]

Blue Jackets ink Voronkov, avoid arbitration
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Dmitri Voronkov to a two-year, $8.35 million contract ($4.175 million AAV) through the 2026-27 National Hockey League season, the club  announced Saturday. Had he not signed, he would have been a restricted free agent and eligible to file for salary arbitration at 5:00 p.m. Saturday. [More]

Provorov signs 7-year extension with Blue Jackets
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have signed defenseman Ivan Provorov to a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension ($8.5 million AAV) through the 2031-32 National Hockey League season. [More]

Blue Jackets sign Fabbro for four more years
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Sunday that they have signed defenseman Dante Fabbro to a four-year, $16.5 million contract extension ($4.125 million AAV) through the 2028-29 National Hockey League season. [More]

CBJ selects four on 2nd day of NHL Draft
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Staff Reports

Saturday capped a busy week for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ hockey staff during which they extended contracts of current players, made trades for experienced players, and picked six new players during the two days of the NHL Draft. The CBJ selected four prospects on Saturday using trades to get to the slots they wanted. [More]

Blue Jackets take Smith, Andreyanov in NHL Draft’s 1st round
Friday, June 27, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The biggest ovation of Friday night’s NHL draft was when Meredith Gaudreau took the stage at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Meredith, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow, was chosen by the Columbus Blue Jackets to make their first pick of the draft. The crowd stood to applaud and chants of “Johnny” echoed throughout the venue. [More]

Blue Jackets trade to add veterans Coyle, Wood
Friday, June 27, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Gavin Brindley, the club’s third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional 2027 second-round pick, the team announced Friday. [More]

Blue Jackets trade Tarisov, bring Gaunce back
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for goaltender Daniil Tarasov, the team announced Thursday. The CBJ also announced that they have traded Cameron Butler to Minnesota for former Blue Jacket Brendan Gaunce. [More]

Blue Jackets development camp announced
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets will conduct their annual prospects development camp, presented by Bread Financial, at the OhioHealth Ice Haus from Wednesday, July 2 through Saturday, July 5, the team announced. Players will also undergo medicals and off-ice testing on Wednesday, July 2. [More]

Merzlikins selected to represent Latvia at Olympics
Monday, June 16, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is among the first six players selected to the Latvian Olympic hockey team that will compete at the 2026 Olympic Games, the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation announced Monday. [More]

Werenski and Mateychuk named to NHL All Star teams
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL announced Thursday that defenseman Zach Werenski has been named to the NHL’s First All-Star Team and defenseman Denton Mateychuk has been selected to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team. Voting was conducted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association at the end of the regular season. [More]

Monahan wins Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan is the winner of the 2024-25 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the National Hockey League and club announced Thursday. Monahan, Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury were finalists for the award. [More]

Blue Jackets sign Keskinen to entry level contract
Friday, May 16, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Oiva Keskinen to a three-year, entry level contract beginning with the 2025-26 season. He was selected by Columbus in the seventh round, 194th overall, at the 2023 NHL Draft and most recently played in Finland’s top professional league (Liiga). [More]

Monahan named as finalist for Masterton Trophy
Friday, May 2, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan has been named one of three finalists for the 2024-25 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the National Hockey League and club announced today. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. [More]

Evason named as Canada’s head coach for Worlds
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Staff Reports

Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason has been named head coach for Canada’s National Men’s Team that will compete at the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championships, the Blue Jackets and Hockey Canada announced Wednesday. [More]

Werenski named finalist for Norris Memorial Trophy
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that defenseman Zach Werenski is among the three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy. The award is given annually to the NHL’s top defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position. The other finalists are Colorado’s Cale Makar and Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes. [More]

Blue Jackets prepare for Summer Mobile Tour
Friday, April 25, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up for a summer full of hockey, fun, and community connection with the return of their Summer Mobile Tour. This year’s tour features eight new stops on its route through Ohio. [More]

Blue Jackets end season with rout of Islanders
Thursday, April 17, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets found out Wednesday, when the Montreal Canadiens beat the Carolina Hurricanes, that they were eliminated from playoff contention. The Jackets had one game left after that as they welcomed the New York Islanders to Nationwide Arena for the 82nd and final game of their season. [More]

Blue Jackets blank Philly, remain alive in playoff chase
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been playing “must win” games for nearly a week. That week coincides with the emergence of Jet Greaves as the Blue Jackets’ goaltender. In Philadelphia Tuesday night, Columbus once again faced elimination from the postseason if they lost, but they didn’t lose … again. They beat the Flyers, 3-0, and stayed alive for yet another day. [More]

Greaves named as NHL’s First Star of week
Monday, April 14, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves has been named the National Hockey League’s First Star for the week ending April 13, it was announced Monday. Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was named the Second Star, while Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was selected Third Star. [More]

Fantilli, Greaves lead Blue Jackets to win in D.C.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

After blanking the Washington Capitals, 7-0, Saturday night in Columbus, the Blue Jackets were in D.C. Sunday to see how the top team in the Eastern Conference would respond to such a loss. Alex Ovechkin scored early for the Caps, but the CBJ answered with four unanswered goals over the rest of the contest for a 4-1 victory. [More]

Blue Jackets remain alive after crazy win
Saturday, April 12, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Coming into their home game against the Washington Capitals Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets had four games left in the regular season and knew they had to win them all to have a chance at the postseason. The Blue Jackets fought off elimination once again with a 7-0 victory.[More]

Blue Jackets stave off elimination with home win
Thursday, April 10, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Jet Greaves got the call Thursday morning that he was being called up to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite having played for the Jackets’ AHL team, the Cleveland Monsters, on Wednesday, Greaves jumped into the net and helped Columbus beat the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2, to remain alive in the playoff hunt. [More]

Monahan nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Staff Reports

The Blue Jackets have announced that the Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has nominated Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. [More]

Blue Jackets rebound against Ottawa
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to the friendly confines of Nationwide Arena Tuesday to face the Ottawa Senators for the second time in three days. The Blue Jackets were shut out, 4-0, in the Canadian capital Sunday. Columbus got off to a much better start at home, taking a 2-0 lead after a period of play and going on to beat the Sens, 5-1. [More]

Blue Jackets blanked again in Canada
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Staff Reports

After being shut out in Toronto Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets were right back at it, taking on the Senators in Ottawa Sunday. The Blue Jackets gave up two early goals and couldn’t muster any offense, falling to the Sens 4-0. Just when the Jackets needed wins to get back in the playoff picture, they have suddenly collapsed on both ends of the ice. [More]

Blue Jackets shut out in Toronto
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in a critical stretch of games as they try to work back into a playoff spot. Coming off a bad home loss to Colorado on Thursday, the Jackets headed to Toronto for the first of back-to-back games in Canada. Things didn’t get any better, as they were blanked by the Maple Leafs, 5-0. [More]

Blue Jackets fall apart against Avalanche
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Staff Reports

After being forced to stay in Chicago because of the weather, the Colorado Avalanche didn’t arrive in Columbus until Thursday afternoon on game day. That delay had very little impact on the Avs as they scored the final five goals of the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets to rally for a 7-3 win. [More]

Marchenko has hat trick to pace Jackets over Preds
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets are just outside looking in at the NHL Eastern Conference’s two wild card spots. Their 10 remaining games will be played as though they are playoff tilts and that included the contest Tuesday against the Nashville Predators at Nationwide Arena. When the ice sprays cleared, the Jackets won 8-4. [More]

Blue Jackets fall in Ottawa despite late flurry
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Staff Reports

It was a tall order for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. They were playing the second of back-to-back games on the road in Ottawa. They were coming off an emotional, taxing shootout victory at home on Friday, while the Senators had won seven of their last 10 games. [More]

Blue Jackets move back into playoff position with wild win
Friday, March 28, 2025
Staff Reports

It was an emotional rollercoaster for the sell-out crowd at Nationwide Arena Friday. The Columbus Blue Jackets fell behind 3-0 in the first period, then tied the game in the second, 3-3. Back and forth it went before winding up in a shootout, in which the Blue Jackets’ Kent Johnson was the only player to score for a 7-6 Columbus win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks. [More]

CBJ sign three to entry level contracts
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced this week that they have signed three players to entry level contracts. Northeastern University center Jack Williams has inked a two-year deal that will begin this season. Williams is expected to join the Blue Jackets right away. [More]

Blue Jackets end losing streak with shootout win
Monday, March 24, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets traveled to Pittsburgh for a Friday game against the Penguins. The Blue Jackets were coming off an overtime loss at home to Florida the night before. The one point helped, but Columbus is slipping further from a wild card spot and needed a win against the Pens. Unfortunately, that did not happen as the Jackets fell 6-3. [More]

Blue Jackets’ woes continue in Pittsburgh
Friday, March 21, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets traveled to Pittsburgh for a Friday game against the Penguins. The Blue Jackets were coming off an overtime loss at home to Florida the night before. The one point helped, but Columbus is slipping further from a wild card spot and needed a win against the Pens. Unfortunately, that did not happen as the Jackets fell 6-3. [More]

Blue Jackets get a point, let opportunity slip away
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell to the Florida Panthers 1-0 in overtime at Nationwide Arena Thursday. The Jackets nabbed a point in their effort to get back into a wild card spot in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. They are now three points out of the wild card race with 14 games to play in the regular season. [More]

Blue Jackets sign goalie Gardner to entry level contract
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday that they have signed Evan Gardner to a three-year entry level contract beginning with the 2025-26 season. The goaltender was selected by the Blue Jackets in the second round, 60th overall, at the 2024 NHL Draft held at the Sphere in Vegas. [More]

Blue Jackets find offense, but not enough goals against Devils
Monday, March 17, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Coming into Monday night’s home game against the New Jersey Devils, the Columbus Blue Jackets were looking for offensive output after being shut out in their two previous outings. The Blue Jackets got the effort they were looking for, posting a season-high 46 shots on goal, but still lost 2-1 to the Devils. [More]

Blue Jackets looking for goals after another shutout
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Staff Reports

After beating the Detroit Red Wings in the Stadium Series on March 1, the Columbus Blue Jackets have lost five of six games. The Jackets have been shut out in three of those losses, including their 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers at Nationwide Arena Saturday night. [More]

Blue Jackets shut out at home for first time this season
Thursday, March 13, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

The Columbus Blue Jackets returned home Thursday, battling for their playoff lives after winning just once on their preceding four-game road trip. Their opponents Thursday were the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights. [More]

Blue Jacket comeback comes up short in New Jersey
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Staff Reports

After falling twice in Florida last week, the Columbus Blue Jackets righted the ship Sunday with a solid 7-3 win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Jackets were in New Jersey Tuesday to finish up their road trip, but they couldn’t overcome a three-goal deficit in the third period and fell to the Devils, 5-3. [More]

Blue Jackets rebound with big win over Rangers
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Staff Reports

On Sunday, the Columbus Blue Jackets came into Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers having lost two straight games in the state of Florida on their latest road trip. After winning an emotionally charged Stadium Series contest at Ohio Stadium on March 1 over the Detroit Red Wings, they fell at Tampa Bay, 6-2, Tuesday, then at Florida, 3-0, Thursday. [More]

Blue Jackets acquire Luke Kunin from San Jose
Friday, March 7, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Friday, just before the trade deadline, that they have acquired center Luke Kunin from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fourth-round pick (originally belonging to St. Louis) in the 2025 NHL Draft. [More]

Blue Jackets drop second straight game in Florida
Thursday, March 5, 2025
Staff Reports

After falling at Tampa Bay Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets were looking to salvage a point or two in their two-game swing through the state of Florida with a game against the Panthers Thursday in Sunrise. [More]

CBJ sign forward Christian Fischer off waivers
Thursday, March 5, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Thursday that they have claimed forward Christian Fischer off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings and loaned forward Mikael Pyyhtia to the Cleveland Monsters, the club’s American Hockey League affiliate. [More]

Blue Jackets sign Olivier to six-year extension
Wednesday, March 4, 2025
Staff Reports

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a six-year, $18 million contract extension ($3 million AAV) through the 2030-31 National Hockey League season. [More]

Blue Jackets four-game winning streak ends in Tampa
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Since the end of the Four Nations break, the Columbus Blue Jackets had won four games in a row, including the highly emotional victory over the Detroit Red Wings in the Stadium Series contest played Saturday at Ohio Stadium. [More]

Commentary: Stadium Series an incredible success for Columbus
Monday, March 3, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

Saturday’s Blue Jackets game at Ohio Stadium put Columbus in the best possible light for a national audience. After five years of planning, it was apparent that the smallest of details were examined and re-examined. Hats off to the working partnerships among the participants – the NHL, the Blue Jackets, the City of Columbus, the State of Ohio, and Ohio State University. [More]

Blue Jackets score late to win Stadium Series game at the ‘Shoe
Saturday, March 1, 2025
By Kevin Rouch

It was an historic night for Columbus, the Blue Jackets, and Ohio Stadium as the Detroit Red Wings came to town Saturday to take part in the Jackets’ first NHL Stadium Series game. After the Jackets built a 3-1 lead, the Red Wings tied it in the third period. Columbus fought back with two late goals and came away with a 5-3 win. [More]